Lesson 1: Why the rule exists · 7 min
Explain why the I-9 process has two duties: check every new hire's work authorization, and never discriminate while doing it.
Learners prepare on their own, you answer questions live, and the surveys tell you what stuck. 11 fields to fill in with your own policy, contacts and locations; each one is highlighted inside the course.
What learners can do at the end of each lesson. Minutes are an estimate.
Explain why the I-9 process has two duties: check every new hire's work authorization, and never discriminate while doing it.
Define citizenship status discrimination, national origin discrimination, unfair documentary practices and retaliation, and who each covers.
Classify everyday hiring and I-9 actions as permitted, prohibited or needing review.
Apply I-9 and E-Verify timing, reverification and record rules consistently.
Handle mismatches (E-Verify tentative nonconfirmations) and job-ad wording correctly.
Escalate questions to the I-9 lead or counsel, and know the IER hotlines and the 180-day charge window.
14 questions, 80% to pass. The result is saved to the learner's record.